BNDES and Finep Select Monashees to Manage US$ 97 Million AI Fund

Monashees was selected by BNDES and Finep to manage a new fund expected to mobilize up to US$ 97 million for Brazilian AI startups.

Torre.ai Expands Its Global Workforce Platform With a New Investment Campaign

Torre.ai launches a new investment campaign as it expands its AI-powered platform for connecting global talent and companies.

ALAS Launches The Next Gen Builder, a Free Venture-Building Program for Entrepreneurs

The Next Gen Builder is a free, equity-free six-month ALAS program designed to develop AI-native entrepreneurs across Latin America.

DominiPay Targets US$19.6 Million in Transactions by the End of 2026

DominiPay has processed US$4.1M in 2026 and targets US$19.6M by year-end through Pix, digital assets and international payments.

Brazilian Startup A5X Raises US$70 Million in Series D at US$525 Million Valuation

A5X raises US$70 million in a Series D round to build a derivatives exchange in Brazil and compete with B3, targeting a 2027 launch.

Bull Raises US$3.9 Million to Expand Credit Infrastructure in Brazil

Bull raises US$3.9 million in a seed round to scale its Credit-as-a-Service platform, investing in AI, data, cybersecurity and automation.

Brazilian Edtech Letrus Reaches 1.2 Million Students Across the Country

Letrus reaches 1.2 million students across Brazil with its AI-powered reading and writing program used by public and private school networks.

Pagaleve Gets Banco Central Approval to Expand Pix Installment Payments

Pagaleve receives Banco Central approval to operate as a payment institution, expanding its Pix installment and BNPL services in Brazil.

Doroth Raises US$4.5 Million to Build Latin America’s First Microfluidic Chip Plant

Doroth raises US$4.51 million to scale lab-on-a-chip technology, build a microfluidic chip plant and expand molecular diagnostics in Brazil.

Certuma Expands Into Argentina With US$10 Million Seed Round

Certuma launches in Argentina after raising US$10 million to expand its AI clinical copilot across Latin America.

Volcano Innovation Summit 2026 Brings Capital, Innovation and Purpose Together to Antigua

Volcano Innovation Summit 2026 brought together 2,200+ leaders from 35 countries to drive innovation, investment, trust and collaboration in Latin America.

Card-Only Checkout Faces Growing Challenges as Alternative Payments Expand

dLocal and ACI Worldwide explain why Card-Only Checkout can limit conversion as local payment methods gain ground across Latin America.